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John Elledge Obituary
- - John Barry Elledge, age 61, went to heaven on July 28th, 2018. He is the son of Gloria Alma Elledge and the late Marvin E. Elledge Sr. He is survived by his siblings Gloria Weaver, Susan Clark, Marvin Elledge, Jr. and Kathy Elledge along with their families. He is survived by his three girls and the loves of his life; his wife, Melissa Hunnicutt Elledge, and his daughters, Brittani & Kayla Elledge. Barry's hard work is represented by his 38 years as a salesman for Southeastern Paper Group. He was graduate of Byrnes High School and earned his degrees from Spartanburg Methodist College and Spartanburg Technical College. Barry spent his last day on the ocean, where he was most happy. A celebration of life service will be held on August 4th, at 11 am at New Spring Church in Spartanburg. Address: 399 Peachwood Centre Drive Spartanburg, SC 29301The family was unprepared financially for the loss of their loving father and provider. With this in mind, please consider a monetary donation to assist Barry's family during this transition. Contributions can be made to www.gofundme.com/helptheelledges
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Betty kimes
July 27, 2021
Keeping your in my prayers. Love you Melissa!!!
lisa walden A.L. group
July 27, 2021
i still see your contagiuos smile and hear your stories about your Mom that you would tell me..i miss you
Fly High my friend , you are still thought of and remembered.
Sharon Kneece
August 9, 2018
We just heard about Barry's passing. I am so very sorry. All of us at J. F. Johnson, Inc. loved Barry and we will miss him! He talked about his family a lot, and it was easy to see how much he loved you all. Our prayers for you all!
Kathy Elledgw
August 3, 2018
Love you...
Kathy
August 3, 2018
I love you Barry, you'll always live Iin my heart. Thank you for all the love and laughter you gave me...your baby sister...
Mark Putnam
August 3, 2018
Melissa and Girls,
It has been many years since we have spoken, but today when I learned of Barry's death I was stopped in my tracks. I remember when you two started dating, then married and then started your wonderful family. From the start I knew Barry was a solid man that you would share a wonderful life with. I am so sorry for your loss, but know God has a reason for all he does and his plan is perfect. My prayer now is for your comfort, understanding and strength during this hard time.
May our wonderful Lord and Savior bless and watch over you and your family.
Betty jo Kimes
August 2, 2018
Melissa I am so heart broken for you and the girls. My prayers go out to you and your daughters and family. I love you and I will keep u in my prayers
Mike "Spike" Littlejohn
August 2, 2018
We met in the second grade, became best friends till we graduated Byrnes. We grew up together, about all the time, from swimming the Tyger Rivers, Diving out of big trees, building a mini speed boat, sinking it in Lake Lanier at Tryon, sking at Lyman Lake with Craig, Barry would start sking from the roof of a boathouse, fishing with big Marvin, learning everything about cars with his big brother Marvin, exploring every railroad track around Duncan and way beyond, you go to jail for that now. Skating a million rounds at Westwood Skating Rink, doing 13 circles around the Reidville Road traffic circle with 2'girls with us, in his MG, rolling over his 39' chevy in a field, while sitting on milk crates, taking the motor out of Marvins car, while he was out of town, and putting it in the old 57 truck he blew up.
Barry said it will be OK, turns out not OK with Marvin, LOL. The biggest connection was music, we took Band together from the 7th grade, we both loved it, Barry was always the number one Drummer in Band from the start, till Stage Band we played in for Mr. Fike at Byrnes, where he was the force that got us through, Miss Marions dance recital every year, and the Black Shriners from Spartanburg. We played and loved the old big banx music. Always talked together about how much we enjoyed that part of our musical life.
I will miss you forever my old friend, I looked at a pair of Vice grips in the Shop yesterday, lost it, thinking of you driving a go kart in my backyard with a pair, after breaking the steering wheel, and landing in the pool hole in our back yard. Nothing topped you flying down N. Moore st, across Our front yard, jumping the hill on Kathy's little bike, the front tire fell off soon as you left the groud, flew about 30 feet,.landed , really stuck it, rolled over the handle bars all the way to the ditch.
Mr. Groce and the Boy Scouts, we did 50 miles on the Appalachian trail 4-5'times, but the same section everytime, LOL always wanted to keep going, that was your nature, and what made you so special.
Yes, we lived a wild childhood, illegal in these times maybe, but we grew up pure Duncan and Rebel Proud. Miss you so bad, but know where you are and will see you again one day. You could always find The old Marshall Tucker guys up there and make music till I get there. Are the Streets really made of Gold? Maybe this ol Prospector will finally hit it big, LOL Love ya Brother!!
August 2, 2018
Dear Melissa and family. Alice and I are heartbroken. He was such a good friend to me and I will forever miss him. He lived with compassion and brought such fun and joy to our lives, Barry will always be unforgettable. We send our sympathy and love and hopefully God will help us heal, sending us love and comfort in these toughest of times.
With love and Kindness
Phil and Alice
August 2, 2018
We at A.L. Industries will miss Barry more than he could have ever believed. He was more than a salesman to us, He was our friend, his stories of his family and his childhood of how he loved his community and especially his mother and wife. I still find it hard to picture a world without his smile or his voice on my voice mail saying " Hey this is Barry " and all the while he never knew I already knew who it was without him needing to say his name his voice said it all. he was a humble man and will be so missed by so many...But Barry you did your Job buddy, and it wasn't selling office supplies ..it was leaving an impression on everyone you came in contact with from telling me about your family to telling me how you became to accept Christ into your heart many years ago you can leave this world behind knowing that you came here and fulfilled your purpose. not many can say that . But certainly you are one that can
Terry Minick
August 1, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. Barry was a great salesman and became the best of a friend to me. I will miss him greatly. I always looked forward to seeing him when he came to Saluda Nursing Center and I know he loved his family. Prayers are with each one of you.He was a true friend of mine
Steve and Haido Pourlos
August 1, 2018
Our most heartfelt condolances on the tragic death of Barry. He was a wonderful man and friend, we knew him for many years, he was our paper representative at our restaurant, Carolina Fine Foods in Travelers Rest. May God give you strength and comfort to deal with your loss and may Barry rest in peace. May his memory be eternal.
Cherie Looper
August 1, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about this. He was a very nice man.
Angie Kruse
August 1, 2018
Melissa, Brittani, Kayla and family:
What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. Helen Keller
May you feel Gods love, strength, and presence during this most difficult time. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Ken, Angie, Austin, Josh, Jess, Jay
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